National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

Fighting False Fire Alarms In Facilities

December 26, 2018

More than just an annoyance, false alarms and nuisance alarms can pose dangers to building occupants.

Online Tool Identifies NFPA Codes & Standards

June 14, 2018

The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) has released CodeFinder, a new interactive online tool that identifies the NFPA codes and standards that are in effect in U.S. municipalities or counties, as well as in regions of Canada, South America, Latin America, and the Middle East.

Aspirating Smoke Detection Technology From Xtralis

February 28, 2018

Addressable and able to detect the presence of smoke earlier than traditional equipment, the VESDA-E VEA system fits many facilities' needs.

EFFECT For Fire Risk And Exterior Facades

February 5, 2018

An online tool from the National Fire Protection Association helps facility management and AHJs assess combustible facade fire risk in high-rise buildings.

Increased Active Shooter Incidents Prompt New Response Standard

January 8, 2018

In response to the rising toll of active shooter and hostile events, NFPA is fast-tracking a new standard for unified response.

Urban Fire Chiefs Discuss Recent Response Incidents

November 28, 2017

At the NFPA Urban Fire Forum earlier this Fall, fire chiefs gathered to hear accounts of emergency response to Texas and Florida hurricanes, the Grenfell Tower fire in London, and the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, FL.